Future Leaders 2008
Joel Paolo
Joel Paolo is ranked as number 26 in the nation among high school wrestlers, placed fifth at the West Virginia state match in 2007 and 2008 and placed fourth in the OVAC wrestling tournament this year. “Wrestling is my favorite thing to do pretty much,” Paolo said. Paolo, an incoming junior at Oak Glen High School, said he has always wanted to wrestle for them because of all their team has achieved. He is a two-year Varsity letterman and played football both his freshman and sophomore years for the Bears. In addition, Paolo maintains a 4.0 grade point average. Paolo has attended wrestling camps at Penn State University and Clarion University to improve and practices three days each week in Canonsburg. He also said he enters into open tournaments to help himself continue improving. “I’ve learned a lot of responsibility from wrestling . . . I have to be on time and make weight and it takes up a lot of time,” Paolo said.
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Amy Dunlap
August 2, 2008
Music therapy isn’t a well-known discipline, but it suits Amy Dunlap’s skills and interests, so she’s headed to Ohio University this fall to begin her studies. » Full Story
Brandyn Churchill
August 2, 2008
A week at Law Camp this summer has opened Brandyn Churchill’s eyes and mind to a world he never imagined. “I spent one week at Concord University in Athens, W.Va. » Full Story
Chelsey Stockdale
August 2, 2008
With her love of working with children, teaching seems like a natural choice for a future career, but Chelsey Stockdale, a recent graduate of East Liverpool High School, will go one step further, stud » Full Story
Claire Juszczak
August 2, 2008
Some people with high ambitions tend to be the center of attention and enjoy the limelight while others tend to do their work in a quiet, methodic manner and shy away from the praise. » Full Story
David Householder
August 2, 2008
Plenty of teen-agers want to go to college and major in a field that interests them, but not many want to study something as basic and all-American as farming. » Full Story
Dean Porter
August 2, 2008
Attending the United States Military Academy at West Point is a lofty goal for a high schooler, but Dean Porter of Chester believes he has what it takes to make his dream come true. » Full Story
Elise Tetrault
August 2, 2008
At the impressionable age of four and a half, Elise Tetrault pestered her mother for violin lessons. As a result, she picked up her first violin and fell in love. » Full Story
Eric Stipec
August 2, 2008
Though his long-term goal is to enter the medical field, a more immediate goal for Eric Stipec is to maintain his 4. » Full Story
Eva Smith
August 2, 2008
After a difficult high school career with many ups and downs, Eva Smith is happily settled at Slippery Rock University, about to begin her sophomore year as an elementary and special education major. » Full Story
Heather Robb
August 2, 2008
Lifelong cheerleader Heather Robb is considering Fairmont State University for her college career. » Full Story
Heather Swickard
August 2, 2008
Heather Swickard, the shy Beaver Local eighth grader, doesn’t seem like the girl who would fish for compliments. » Full Story
Honorable Mentions
August 2, 2008
Name: Taylor Koper
Age: 17
Parents: Paul and Tami Koper
Hometown: Newell
School: Oak Glen High School
Grade Level: Junior
GPA: » Full Story
Age: 17
Parents: Paul and Tami Koper
Hometown: Newell
School: Oak Glen High School
Grade Level: Junior
GPA: » Full Story
Jessica Crighton
August 2, 2008
Since she was 12 years old, Jessica Crighton has wanted to work in broadcasting. “I started out just making videos of my dog, my family, my friends. I like how video can bring people together. » Full Story
Joel Paolo
August 2, 2008
Joel Paolo is ranked as number 26 in the nation among high school wrestlers, placed fifth at the West Virginia state match in 2007 and 2008 and placed fourth in the OVAC wrestling tournament this year » Full Story
John Douglas
August 2, 2008
Environmentally conscious John Douglas is responsible for starting a plastics recycling program at his school. » Full Story
Jordan Crawford
August 2, 2008
With his fingers on guitar strings, his head focused on the future, and his feet firmly planted on the ground, Jordan Crawford intends to do his very best in life.He loves music. » Full Story
Josh Boyer
August 2, 2008
For Josh Boyer, science is more than a hobby - it is a passion he will pursue with a career in either medicine or biomedical research. » Full Story
Katherine McIntosh
August 2, 2008
Health care seemed like a logical choice to Katherine McIntosh when she started investigating possible career paths. “When I discovered speech pathology, I thought, ‘That’s a really good field. » Full Story
Kevin Bankes
August 2, 2008
Kevin Bankes hopes his latest school project can be a force for change in both his community and his school. “How people act – that’s what I’d like to see change,” he says. » Full Story
Kristen Dissette
August 2, 2008
Psychology is a good career choice for a young woman who has had to mature fast and make her way in a world of older people. Kristen Dissette graduated from high school at the tender age of 16. » Full Story
Mack Miller
August 2, 2008
Mack Miller really wants to make history. His real name is Charles, but everyone calls him Mack, a nickname he shares with his grandfather and father. » Full Story
Morgan Campbell
August 2, 2008
Morgan Campbell has formed a long list of accomplishments and activities. » Full Story
Nathan Mickinac
August 2, 2008
In many ways, Nathan Mickinac is like a typical student at Oak Glen High School. He enjoys sports, is a member of a lot of clubs and volunteers. » Full Story
Nick Evans
August 2, 2008
As he begins his senior year at Oak Glen High School with a 3.7 grade point average, Nick Evans will have important choices to make. » Full Story
Nicole Allison
August 2, 2008
Ever since she was small, Nicole Allison has been interested in criminal justice. “I’ve always loved to read mysteries and learn about different aspects of detective work. » Full Story
Randy Schneider
August 2, 2008
Most young people have goals in life, but few are as focused as Randy Schneider. You have to be focused when you want to be President of the United States. » Full Story
Sarah Boyd
August 2, 2008
Sarah E. Boyd of East Liverpool didn’t follow the typical high school path of a Future Leader. On her nomination form there are no listings for the yearbook staff or the soccer team. » Full Story
Veronica Keenan
August 2, 2008
Like many of the other Future Leaders, Veronica Keenan’s thoughts about her life and career are focused on helping people. » Full Story
Zachary Bangor
August 2, 2008
If Zachary Bangor’s academic awards and honors (Summi Decum, perfect attendance) are any measure of his enthusiasm, he will be happy to return to BLHS as a junior for the 2008-09 school year. » Full Story
Zachary Taylor
August 2, 2008
"There’s never a dull moment in my life,” said Zachary Taylor, whose claim is more than supported by a long list of activities and ambitions. » Full Story
